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March 27, 2019

Business & Economy

Sunderland University lecturer praised for debut novel

A University of Sunderland lecturer is launching his debut novel this week based in the aftermath of the world’s biggest nuclear disaster. Almost 33 years ago – On April 25-26 1986 – the No4 reactor at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power…

January 11, 2021

Business & Economy

European data centre work illuminates Durham-based Artech Lighting’s order book

A lighting maker says it is doing all it can to help “get our economy back on track” after securing large data centre work for international operators. Artech Lighting has delivered systems and products to a host of high-profile projects…

March 13, 2023

Ideas & Observations

Behind the entrepreneur: Bethany Ainsley

Bethany Ainsley is a corporate wellbeing specialist, coach, and entrepreneur, and with a team, has provided award-winning services to help people improve their health and wellbeing for more than fifteen years.

December 22, 2021

Business & Economy

easyJet flights to Palma return to Newcastle International Airport

easyJet and easyJet holidays will once again offer flights and holidays from Newcastle to Palma de Mallorca in the Balearic Islands, providing customers in the North East with more choice and value, for a much-anticipated holiday next year summer.

July 22, 2021

Arts & Culture

Staycationers flock to city’s seaside

The rising popularity of staycations and the easing of lockdown measures has provided a major boost to Sunderland’s visitor economy, new data has revealed. Airbnb and Vrbo hosts in the city witnessed a 13.8 per cent rise in bookings during…

March 7, 2023

Promoted

Take to the fairway to entertain

Golf has become an increasingly popular way of entertaining business guests in the post-pandemic landscape. And Northumberland Golf Club is ready to welcome new members, guests and visitors.   Northumberland Golf Club, the long-established, famous heathland private members…

September 7, 2018

Business & Economy

Software firms set for further expansion

A Sunderland-based business incubator is celebrating after two of its tenants announced plans to relocate to new, larger premises in the city. Sunderland Software Centre opened in 2013 and is the city’s flagship venue for innovative technology and creative businesses,…

May 12, 2022

Ideas & Observations

Jessica Dawes: The dawn of a new age

Welcome to The Internet of Caring Things. A £5.6 million jointly-funded project by the North of Tyne Combined Authority with the UK’s National Innovation Centre for Ageing and deep tech innovation organisation CPI. Colin Young met its programme manager Jessica Dawes.